Loved this account. I got bit by the horse bug a lot later in life than you are now, and it was partly the riding and partly the critters themselves that got to me--they are wonderful creatures. I managed a fair number of lessons without falling off (including rodeo lessons, but that's another story), and as a modestly talented (but persistent) woodwind doubler it finally sank in that when I DID inevitably hit the turf, I could break a wrist, or a finger, or lots of fingers, possibly irreparably, and end up with an inventory of instruments I could no longer use. I wish you luck and joy, though. I almost got to the point where I felt like the horse and me were on the same team. Hope you get there sooner than I could!
Loved this account. I got bit by the horse bug a lot later in life than you are now, and it was partly the riding and partly the critters themselves that got to me--they are wonderful creatures. I managed a fair number of lessons without falling off (including rodeo lessons, but that's another story), and as a modestly talented (but persistent) woodwind doubler it finally sank in that when I DID inevitably hit the turf, I could break a wrist, or a finger, or lots of fingers, possibly irreparably, and end up with an inventory of instruments I could no longer use. I wish you luck and joy, though. I almost got to the point where I felt like the horse and me were on the same team. Hope you get there sooner than I could!